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A Thank You! Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States celebrated annually on every fourth Thursday in November. It began as a day of giving thanks for one’s blessings and of commemorating the fall harvest and its bounty. In most Thanksgiving celebrations, the Thanksgiving feast is the main event. While many Americans gather...read more

Amazing Facts About the Human Heart The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed;— The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, Whose charms were broken if revealed.  –“Evening Solace” by Charlotte Bronte Of all the organs making up the human anatomy, the heart is the most romanticized by poets, writers,...read more

Will Robots Take Over The Operating Room? In the pursuit to enjoy longer and healthier lives, we look to the practically unlimited potential of technology. The steady increase in life expectancy and gradual quality-of-life improvements can be attributed (at least in part) to technological advances spearheaded by the healthcare industry. The Role of Robotics in...read more

A Day in the Life of an ERT The sound of the phone ringing  —, staff in scrubs crisscrossing the hallway, and the smell of disinfectant mingling with the freshly brewed coffee are a welcome symphony of senses to our Endoscope Reprocessing Technician (ERT) as she sets her foot inside her workplace and checks her...read more

Job Outlook and Opportunity as an EKG Technician More people, both young and old, are making health-promoting diet and lifestyle choices to meet their fitness, beauty, and health goals. For many people, especially the elderly, heart health has become a number one priority. As one of the most vital organs in the body (rivaled only...read more

SPD + ERT Promo – $250 Off! Starting Fall 2021, we’ll take off $250 from enrollment costs when you enroll in both SPD (Sterile Processing Tech) and ERT (Endoscope Reprocessing) programs! That’s right, enroll in both SPD and ERT programs and we’ll waive your ERT registration fee of $250. On top of our Option 1...read more

The Superhuman SPD Techs As our population and lifespans continue to grow, so does the demand for high-quality healthcare and patient safety. Baby Boomers currently make up nearly 25% of the American population and by 2030, most of them will be 65 – 84 years old. Many people in this generation will require surgeries to...read more

Your Hands Can Breathe Life “Instructed in CPR by 911 dispatcher, Nebraska couple saves 13-day-old son” – American Heart Association News 4/12/21  “Orlando hotel worker performs CPR for 11 minutes, saving guest’s life after heart attack” – Orlando News 9/10/20  “9-year old boy saves baby sister with CPR” – ABC News 4/19/2011 These are a...read more

UPDATE: NCCT Test Site Approval We’re now an approved test site for NCCT Testing! We are approved to schedule certification exams for our EKG Technician and Surgical Technologist graduates. Students can now take their board exams onsite, meaning students no longer need to look for a distant or unfamiliar test site. UPDATE: As of May...read more

Three Tips for Your First Day of Following an Employee at a Hospital In many hospitals and clinics, it’s a common practice to shadow an experienced employee when starting a new job. Shadowing is a valuable opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the position and grow familiar with established procedures. If you have...read more

Four Reasons Small Class Sizes Are Best for EKG Training When it comes to electrocardiogram (EKG) training, bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to class sizes. While many institutions offer EKG technician curriculum, few offer intimate class settings that can contribute greatly to marketability and professional aptitude upon completion of the courses. Here...read more